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Essebsi wins Tunisia's first free presidential elections

Veteran politician Beji Caid Essebsi claimed victory in Tunisia's first free presidential election, but bitter rival Moncef Marzouki refused to concede defeat ahead of the release of official results on Monday. Duration: 01:00

Dec 23, 2014

Mogherini: EU "together with Iraq" in the fight against IS

EU Foreign Policy Chief Federica Mogherini visited Baghdad on Monday, and assured that the EU was "together with Iraq" in the fight against the Islamic State group. Duration: 00:30

Dec 23, 2014

Far-right politician sues Closer Magazine for 'outing'

National Front Vice President Florian Philippot sues Closer magazine for 50,000 euros after the gossip magazine published photos of him with his alleged male partner. Duration: 01:04

Dec 23, 2014

Palestinian Christians hope to go to Bethlehem for Christmas

Palestinian Christians from Gaza have obtained permission from Israeli authorities to travel to the West Bank, in Bethlehem, to participate in the traditional Christmas celebrations. Duration: 01:04

Dec 23, 2014

Airbus delivers first next-generation plane to Qatar Airways

Airbus delivered its first next-generation A350-900 plane to Qatar Airways Monday in a formal ceremony that kickstarts its bid to erode rival Boeing's dominance in the lucrative long-haul market. Duration: 00:51

Dec 22, 2014

Iraq Kurd chief hails advances in anti-jihadist battle

Iraqi Kurdish leader Massud Barzani hailed advances by peshmerga fighters against the Islamic State group Sunday as they battled the jihadists for a northern town with the backing of US-led strikes. Duration: 01:24

Dec 22, 2014

Sierra Leone hopeful 'surge' can slow Ebola transmission

In meetings with the UN Secretary General, Sierra Leone President Ernest Bai Koroma said he hoped the ongoing "surge" against Ebola in the west of the country would help "put this issue of the fight against Ebola behind us". Duration: 01:51

Dec 22, 2014

East Ukraine bombarded by devastating year of change

From street protests to civil war, east Ukraine has undergone a year of devastating change, with fighting between Kiev and separatist forces killing more than 4,700 people. Duration: 03:27

Dec 22, 2014

Uganda's cocoa kings seek to keep business home-grown

Uganda's chocolate makers are looking to buck the trend of exporting raw materials for processing - only to import them for sale - by taking control of their cocoa beans, from tree to shop floor. Duration: 03:01

Dec 22, 2014

Struggle for survival in isolated east Ukraine village

The Ukraine-controlled village of Olhovatka, in the war-torn east of the country, is completely isolated from the outside world. Residents there struggle to survive, especially pensioners who haven't been paid in months. Duration: 00:47

Dec 22, 2014

France probes two weekend brutal attacks, calls for calm

French Interior Minister Bernard Cazeneuve said 13 people were injured in the rampage though none of the victims are critical. Calling for "caution" and "restraint", he said the motives of the assailant had not yet been established. Duration: 00:47

Dec 22, 2014

Aligarh's Babu Khan builds a Shiva temple, presents perfect example of communal harmony

Aligarh, Dec 22 (ANI): Aligarh, located in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh, is an educational and commercial hub of India. The people of the area, despite belonging to different religions, have always upheld national integration and communal harmony. One such example is of Shiva Temple in the city which has been built by a Muslim, Babu Khan. The temple besides helping the poor Hindu community, also aims at strengthening the Hindu-Muslim bond in the locality. Khan himself prays at the Temple as per Hindu practices and beliefs. Not only in construction of Temples, Khan also helps in fixing marriages and makes necessary arrangements for it. Hindus of the locality have developed a strong bond for Khan and hold him in high regard for his community services.

Dec 22, 2014

Devotees from different faiths throng at Urs of Sheikh Hamzah Makhdoom in Srinagar

Srinagar, Dec 22 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir, a land of peace and harmony, well known for the spiritual places is like an abode for the saints of India. Among those saints is Hazrat Sheikh Hamzah Makhdoom of Srinagar, who earned high regards from his followers due to his teachings of unity. His followers belonging to different communities come together every year at his shrine to pay obeisance to the saint. The annual Urs of this famous saint is being observed according to the Islamic Calendar and is celebrated for 13 days. Devotees here come with utmost devotion and preach saint's teaching who believed in the message of brotherhood. Every day hundreds of devotees visit this famous shrine of the Kashmir valley and pray for peace and prosperity of the people and the state.

Dec 22, 2014

Delhi's Lt Gov Najeeb Jung appeals people to help homeless during winters

New Delhi, Dec 22 (ANI): Delhi Lt. Governor Najeeb Jung on Monday appealed Delhiites to help the city's homeless by giving them warm clothes and blankets during the harsh winters. Jung added that people should donate blankets, clothes etc, at the nearest night shelters only, and not on the streets or roads as this will motivate homeless people to use the shelters and not sleep in the open. The Delhi government has established 221 night shelters for homeless people with basic facilities such as clean drinking water, toilets, blankets, bedding etc.

Dec 22, 2014

No lines of communication open with BJP: Omar

Srinagar, Dec 22 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and National Conference leader Omar Abdullah on Monday said that no lines of communication are open between the National Conference and the BJP or any other national party. Addressing a press conference a day before counting of votes for the J and K assembly elections Omar also said that he had no regrets about National Conference's alliance with the Congress party.

Dec 22, 2014